He was born in Gainesville, the son of the late Leroy Beck and Irene Peek Beck of Pendergrass. He retired from UPS Freight, as a truck driver, with more than 39 years of service and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Beck was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Beck; and nephew, Greg Beck.

Funeral services will be Monday, October 28, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Peek officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.